Miles's First Birthday

We celebrated Miles's first birthday on May 4, 2013. We had a few church friends and family over for a Dump Truck Party! It turned out to be a cold, rainy day, but that didn't stop us from having a wonderful time with friends and family. Miles even took his first real steps that morning in preparation for the party - such a big one-year-old boy! I love first birthday parties - I love all parties, but especially the first! To me, it's a celebration that we all made it through the first year (can I get an Amen?!?!). Here are some pictures from that day...

We were able to use the banners from when Carter turned one, and I made Miles his own hat and 12 month picture banner. We gave bubbles, fruit snacks, and sidewalk chalk to our guests.

We decorated the table with dump truck themed food, and used diaper boxes and sheets to add some height/interest to the table. I bought some cardstock and went to town printing things out...pretty much if it is dump truck party themed and made of paper, I designed and printed it from Powerpoint :) 

The food - yummo! Yes, I scrubbed and scrubbed those dump trucks and foil lined them...then they went right back outside :)

It was such a fun time with friends and family. Of course, big brother Carter more than willing to help Miles open his presents.

I always forget how slowly (my kids) smash cake experiences start out, but they certainly get the hang of it :) Again, big brother was more than willing to help out! 

Thankful for loving and supportive grandparents who not only kept Carter and Miles the week before the party, but then traveled all the way here to celebrate with us!!!

On his "real" birthday, we had a family pizza night and he opened his presents from us - a water table and a big huge ball :) He also smashed cupcake all in his mommy's face! Love that boy :)

Happy Birthday, Miles! 

We love you.